From and after July 1, 1986, if funds become available and if considered economically feasible by the State Board of Career and Technology Education, any Oklahoma farmer and rancher who meets the criteria set forth in this act shall be entitled to accept tuition waivers and to attend any state-supported technology center school. Provided, that said tuition waivers, if offered, under this act shall be accepted by any approved applicant by July 1, 1996, and further, said tuition waivers, if offered, shall not exceed a period of more than thirty-six (36) months.